CONCERNS OVER R20BN V&A WATERFRONT REZONING

Ratepayers' body flags potential issues

- GENEVIEVE SERRA

THE Mouille Point Ratepayers' Association (MPRA) supports the V&A Waterfront's rezoning application, acknowledging its economic benefits and job creation as its R20bn redevelopment phases moves from heritage assessment to environmental authorisation.

However, the MPRA said they were concerned about potential increased building heights, negatively affecting views, and additional traffic impacting surrounding suburbs.

They request that these negative impacts, especially traffic, be thoroughly investigated.

The R20 billion project is set to be rolled out over 15 to 20 years and involves reclaiming 3.2 hectares from Table Bay and constructing new mixed-use facilities, including residential, hotel, leisure, and commercial spaces, along with public amenities like a coastal walkway and tidal pools.

The development, proposed by V&A Waterfront Holdings (Pty) Ltd, requires Environmental Authorisation under the National Environmental Management Act and approval for land reclamation under the Integrated Coastal Management Act.

Infinity Environmental (Pty) Ltd is conducting the Scoping and Environmental Impact Assessment, with a team of specialists assessing visual, heritage, archaeological, oceanographic, marine, socioeconomic, and traffic impacts.